[Delicious Lunch in Jiyugaoka] 10 Stylish and High-Cost Performance Restaurants to Recommend

Gourmet

Jiyugaoka, where the Tokyu Toyoko Line and Tokyu Oimachi Line intersect, is known for its chic and tranquil atmosphere, making it a popular spot for adults seeking a sophisticated yet relaxed environment.

In this stylish neighborhood, there are many restaurants that will impress even the most discerning diners with their delicious food and excellent cost performance.

In this article, TOKYO LOCAL has selected 10 must-visit restaurants in Jiyugaoka that serve delicious and affordable lunch options.

If you’re looking to enjoy a slow, fashionable lunch in this peaceful area, be sure to check them out.

Cafe La Boheme

Great taste, great atmosphere, and great cost performance! Café La Bohème stands out in this fashionable area

Located near Jiyugaoka Station, this casual Italian restaurant serves authentic pasta and pizza.

The interior has a stylish, café-like atmosphere, and it also has terrace seating. It’s a great spot if you’re dining alone, offering a comfortable vibe for solo diners.

The pasta here is all excellent, but the “Peperoncino” is highly recommended for its amazing cost performance.

Peperoncino (¥528)

It is topped with shirasu (whitebait), which gives it a subtle Japanese twist.

Another popular dish is “Steamed Chicken with Green Onion in a Japanese-style Sauce” (This is one of the author’s favorite dishes).

Steamed Chicken with Green Onion
in Japanese-style Sauce (¥1,210)


The generous amount of green onions adds a delightful touch! It’s also recommended to eat it with grated daikon radish on top.

While you’re here, be sure to try the “Homemade Kitty” drink.

Kitty

The Kitty is a cocktail made with red wine and ginger ale. At this restaurant, they use homemade ginger ale, giving it a unique and different flavor from other places.

The weekday lunch set offers great value, so it’s also perfect for a casual lunch with friends.

Cafe La Boheme
Location
1F/2F. 1-4-8 Jiyugaoka, Meguro Ward, Tokyo
Access
3-minute walk from Jiyugaoka Station
Business
Everyday/11:00~23:00(L.O. Food: 22:00/Drinks 22:30)、Lunch/11:00~15:00 *Weekdays only
Closed
Open year-round
Budget
【Night】¥3,000~¥3,999【Day】¥1,000~¥1,999
Note
The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.

SHUTTERS

Popular Italian offering signature dishes like tender spare ribs and apple pie.

This popular Italian restaurant in Jiyugaoka has been around for over 25 years.

Exterior View

The signature items here are the “Tender Spare Ribs from Hokkaido” and the famous “Apple Pie à la Mode.”

What recommended is a “Tender Spare Ribs from Hokkaido”

Tender Spare Ribs from Hokkaido

The domestically sourced pork used in these spare ribs is known for its ease of separation from the bone, offering a “falling-off-the-bone” texture that is so tender you can eat it without a knife.

Another popular dish is the “Apple Pie à la Mode.”

Apple Pie à la Mode

Made with domestic apples, the pie has a crispy texture, and the cold ice cream that accompanies it makes for a delicious dessert.

This restaurant works well for both casual meals and romantic dates, so be sure to stop by when you’re in Jiyugaoka.

SHUTTERS
Location
5-27-15 Okusawa, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo
Access
1-minute walk from Jiyugaoka Station South Exit (Tokyu Toyoko Line)
1-minute walk from Jiyugaoka Station South Exit (Tokyu Oimachi Line)
Business
【Mon-Fri】11:00~16:00(Lunch)、16:00~22:00(L.O.21:30)【Weekends and Holidays】11:00~22:00(L.O.21:30)
Closed
Open year-round
Budget
【Night】¥4,000~¥4,999【Day】¥1,000~¥1,999
Note
The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.

Honke Hinaitei

Lured by the aroma of binchotan charcoal, the limited-time lunch dish “Hinaidori Oyako Don” is a must-try!

This izakaya specializes in freshly sourced Hinaidori chicken, which is a regional specialty.

Exterior View

While lunch is only available on weekends and holidays, this restaurant is so popular that many customers visit every week just for the lunch offerings.

The star of the lunch menu is the “Hinaidori Oyako Don,” made with fresh, locally sourced Hinaidori chicken.

Hinaidori Oyako Don

The dish features both the meat and eggs from the rare Hinaidori chicken.

The meat and eggs are cooked to a rare texture, and the aroma of binchotan charcoal adds a distinct and appetizing flavor.

Another popular option is the “Young Chicken Karaage Set Meal,” which is affordable and delicious.

Karaage Set Meal

Although the chicken in this dish is not Hinaidori, it is juicy and flavorful, making it a great choice for those who want a hearty meal.

As this restaurant’s weekend-only lunch is incredibly popular, it’s worth stopping by if you’re in Jiyugaoka on the weekend or holiday.

Honke Hinaitei
Location
Kosugi Building 2F, 2-11-16 Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Access
1-2 minute walk from Jiyugaoka Station (Tokyu Toyoko Line, Tokyu Oimachi Line)
Business
【Mon-Fri】15:00~23:00(L.O.22:30)【Weekends & Holidays】Lunch/11:30~15:00(L.O.14:30)、Dinner/17:00~23:00(L.O.22:30)※Lunch is available until 30 orders are served.
Closed
Year-end and New Year holidays
Budget
【Night】¥5,000~¥5,999【Day】¥1,000~¥1,999
Note
The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.

Indian Dining Futaba

At lunchtime, you can enjoy unlimited refills of naan! For curry in Jiyugaoka, no hesitation, this is the place.

An authentic Indian restaurant with a chef from a 5-star hotel in Northern India.

Exterior View

The Indian curry served at lunch is exquisite, and many people choose this restaurant when they want curry in Jiyugaoka.

The interior has both counter and table seating, with warm orange lighting creating a calming atmosphere.

Interior Atmosphere

The curry is, of course, superb, but the recommended dish here is the “Basil Cheese Naan.”

The naan, filled with a generous amount of cheese, is so filling that just one serving is enough to make you full. It pairs perfectly with the curry.

Additionally, at lunchtime, naan refills are unlimited.

Lunch Curry

For less than 1,000 yen, the quantity and quality offer exceptional value for money!

Although it goes slightly over 1,000 yen, the “Full Meal Set,” which includes three types of curry, salad, seekh kebabs, and tandoori chicken, is also a popular choice.

Indian Dining Futaba
Location
Terrace Jiyugaoka 2F, 5-20-17 Okusawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Access
2-minute walk from Jiyugaoka Station
Business
【Lunch】11:30~15:00
【Dinner】17:30~24:00(L.O. 23:00)
Closed
New Year’s Day
Budget
【Night】¥2,000~¥2,999【Day】~¥999
Note
The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.

ZEN ROOM

A recommended herbal medicine restaurant for health-conscious individuals! Boost your immunity with herbal ingredients.

A casual herbal medicine restaurant near Jiyugaoka Station.

Exterior View(Image Provided by: ryoku0912

This popular restaurant is known for offering reasonably priced, easy-to-eat herbal medicine dishes.

Menu Board(Image Provided by: ryoku0912

The clientele consists mostly of women, which is a characteristic feature of this place.

The blackboard on the wall displays information about herbal medicine and recommended herbal ingredients, so you can learn while waiting for your order.

The recommended lunch menu is the “Healthy Noodle Set.”

This menu allows you to customize by choosing your favorite soup, noodles, and ingredients.

In addition, the herbal medicine hot pot set and herbal medicine curry set are also popular choices.

Herbal Medicine Hot Pot

Both options have a gentle, comforting flavor that is easy on the body.

For those looking to enjoy delicious, healthy meals at a reasonable price, this is a must-visit restaurant.

ZEN ROOM
Location
Jiyugaoka T-One Building 1F, 2-25-17 Midorigaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Access
304 meters from Jiyugaoka Station
Business
【Lunch】Weekdays/11:30~14:30(L.O. 14:00)、Sat, Sun, Holidays/11:30~15:00(L.O. 14:30)【Dinner】17:00~22:30(L.O 21:30)【Take-out and Delivery】until 21:30
Closed
None
Budget
【Night】¥4,000~¥4,999【Day】¥1,000~¥1,999
Note
The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.

Tai Kou Rou Jiyugaoka Store

。An authentic Chinese restaurant serving the “Jumbo Dumplings” that have been loved for over half a century

A restaurant where you can enjoy jumbo dumplings and authentic Chinese cuisine.

Exterior View

The interior has the atmosphere of a traditional Chinese restaurant.

The recommendation here is the restaurant’s signature “Jumbo Dumplings.”

Jumbo Dumplings

The dumplings, about 12 cm in size, have been loved for over half a century and are a popular menu item.

The dumplings feature chewy skin and juicy filling, making it a delicious dish.

Jumbo Dumplings

Additionally, the noodle or rice bowl lunch sets come with two dumplings and almond tofu, making it a great deal!

The portions are substantial, making this the perfect spot for those looking to eat until they’re full. It’s one of the must-visit places when you’re in Jiyugaoka.

Tai Kou Rou Jiyugaoka Store
Location
6-31-17 Okusawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Access
5-minute walk from Jiyugaoka Station (East Exit) on the Tokyu Toyoko Line and Tokyu Oimachi Line
Business
【Lunch】11:30~15:00(L.O.14:30)【Dinner】17:00~22:30(L.O.22:00)※The restaurant has a one-time temporary closing every Tuesday. Please confirm directly with the restaurant for details.
Closed
Wednesdays
Budget
【Night】¥3,000~¥3,999【Day】~¥999
Note
The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.

pizza17

The secret to its deliciousness is the salt sprinkled in the oven!? Enjoy authentic brick oven pizza at a reasonable price

A popular pizzeria offering authentic brick oven pizza at reasonable prices.

Exterior View

The name is Pizza17 (PIZZA INA).

The lunch menu features the daily recommended pizza, which is written on the restaurant’s sign. Ordering this is the best choice.

It comes with a salad, making it an even better deal.

Menu Board

In addition, the classic Margherita and the hearty Champignon pizza are also popular choices.

Margherita
Champignon

The secret to the pizza’s deliciousness lies in the salt sprinkled in the oven.

This salt attaches to the bottom of the pizza dough while baking, resulting in a perfectly balanced level of saltiness.

This unique flavor of salt is something you can’t find elsewhere, so be sure to give it a try.

pizza17
Location
2-14-2 Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Access
3-minute walk from Jiyugaoka Station on the Tokyu Toyoko and Oimachi Lines
Business
【Weekdays】Lunch/11:30~14:30(L.O.)、Dinner/17:30~22:00(L.O.)【Sat, Sun, Holidays】Lunch/12:00~14:30(L.O.)、Dinner/17:30~22:00(L.O.)※For weekend and holiday lunches, reservations are only accepted starting at 12:00
※During peak dinner times, the seating may be limited to a 2-hour time limit.
Closed
Irregular holidays
Budget
【Night】¥3,000~¥3,999【Day】¥1,000~¥1,999
Note
The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.

Nishoan

You want seafood? Then, this is the place. Offer “special set meal” for tempura, sashimi, and grilled fish

It’s a place where you can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine in a calm atmosphere.

The restaurant has a charming exterior and a relaxing vibe, making it a peaceful spot.

The lunch menu has a variety of options, but the “braised fish set meal” is especially popular.

Braised Fish Set Meal

The sweet and savory seasoning is delicious, and it’s a dish you crave especially during the colder seasons.

Also, personally, I recommend the “grilled fish set meal.”

Grilled Fish Set Meal

This is a dish you’ll crave any time of year.

If you’re looking to indulge in tempura, sashimi, and grilled fish, the “special set meal” includes all of them.

Overall, the seafood is absolutely delicious! It’s a place you’ll want to visit regularly, even if you’re dining alone.

Nishoan
Location
2-37-9 Okusawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Access
244m from Jiyugaoka Station
Business
【Lunch】11:30~15:00(L.O.14:00)【Dinne】17:30~22:00(L.O.21:00)
Closed
Wednesdays
Budget
【Night】¥5,000~¥5,999【Day】¥1,000~¥1,999
Note
The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.

Seika

You don’t mind waiting in line! A place to “experience the season through all five senses” with Japanese cuisine

A Japanese restaurant offering delicious dishes under the concept of “experiencing the season through all five senses.”

Exterior View

Restaurant Exterior They always use fresh seasonal ingredients, and their vegetables are organic, making it a place with a strong focus on quality.

One dish you must try here is the “Hoshika Ramen.”

Hoshika Ramen

This stylish ramen, elevated to a Japanese dish, features a clear broth made by simmering bones, masterfully prepared Ooyama chicken, dried sardines, and mackerel flakes for over 8 hours.

The ramen has a rich umami taste from the traditional Japanese dashi stock.

Other popular menu items include the “solo hot pot set meal” and the “tororo and saikyo grilled set meal,” both satisfying lunch options.

Tororo and Saikyo Grilled Set Meal

Though the restaurant can get crowded and you might have to wait in line, the deliciousness is worth it. It’s a great place for a relaxing lunch date.

Seika
Location
J121 Building B1/1F, 1-21-4 Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Access
585m from Jiyugaoka Station
Business
11:30~14:30(L.O.14:00)、18:00~22:00(L.O.22:00)
Closed
Wednesdays
Budget
【Night】¥6,000~¥7,999【Day】¥1,000~¥1,999
Note
The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.

Aen

A natural food restaurant full of vegetables! A creative Japanese restaurant where you can feel the warmth of wood

A creative Japanese restaurant that offers dishes using the best Japanese ingredients.

Exterior View

This is a natural food restaurant where you can eat lots of vegetables.

The interior is beautifully designed with wooden warmth, making it very stylish.

Many of the customers are women.

The dishes are not only beautiful to look at but also stimulate your appetite.

Since the dishes focus on vegetables, it’s a healthy option even when you eat until you’re full, which is a great benefit.

Some dishes (Bamboo Basket Set Meal)

For lunch, popular items include the “vegetable-packed lunch” and the “Aen’s two-eight brown rice wrapped lunch.”

Even with simple seasoning, the dishes here are very delicious and satisfying!

Aen
Location
2-8-20 Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Access
6 minutes on foot from the front exit of Jiyugaoka Station (Tokyu Oimachi Line and Tokyu Toyoko Line)
Business
【Lunch】11:00〜15:00(L.O.14:30)【Dinner】Mon-Sat/17:00〜21:30(L.O. 20:30)、Sun, Holidays/17:00〜21:00(L.O. 20:00)
Closed
Irregular holidays(Year-end and New Year holidays年始のみ)
Budget
【Night】¥4,000~¥4,999【Day】¥1,000~¥1,999
Note
The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.

Summary

We’ve introduced 10 restaurants in Jiyugaoka where you can enjoy delicious and reasonably-priced lunches.

Did you find a restaurant that piqued your interest?

All of these are highly recommended, so when you visit Jiyugaoka, be sure to stop by and try them out.